Goadec Sisters

The Goadec Sisters (Ar C'hoarezed Goadeg in Breton) usually known as Les sœurs Goadec in French, is a Breton singer group originated from Treffrin (Côtes d'Armor, France). The trio represent the traditional music of Brittany, singing a cappella. The three sisters were Maryvonne (1900-1983), Eugenie (1909-2003) and Anastasie Goadec (1913-1998). They begin to animate fest-noz (night festival) in 1956, among the pipers and bombard players. Accompanied until 1964 with their two sisters, Louise (1903-1964) and Ernestine (1911-1964), their repertoire consists mainly of laments (Gwerzioù in Breton). As a trio, they attempt to integrate the song to dance and adapting the technique of repetition (kan ha diskan).[1]

The Breton revival, the wave Pop Celtic and the popularity of Folk music propel them in 1972 and 1973 on the front of the stage, following Alan Stivell, one of their biggest admirers. The three sisters brought a lot to the Breton culture and its sustainability. Several recordings allowed to transmit the vast repertoire of songs and its specific techniques.[2]

References

  1. ↑ (French) « Le kan-ha-diskan atypique des sœurs Goadec », Ouest-France, 12/12/2012
  2. ↑ Craig Harris, Biography, allmusic.com

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